Fatal Fire Claims 12 Lives in Residential Building in Southern China's Shantou

Dec 10, 2025 01:56 pm CST

A devastating fire erupted in a four-storey residential building in Shantou, Guangdong province, resulting in 12 fatalities. The blaze, which affected an area of 150 square metres, was extinguished within an hour but left significant casualties. This incident follows China's recent campaign addressing fire hazards in high-rise buildings, prompted by last month's deadly Hong Kong fire that claimed 160 lives.